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National Selector James Whitaker, who went to see Alastair Cook to explain the decision to drop him, says the reason for Cook’s omission from England’s Tri-Series and World Cup squad is solely his batting form.

England selectors have announced a 15-man squad, including the recalled Gary Ballance and fit-again duo James Anderson and Stuart Broad, for the tri-series against Australia and India in January and the ICC Cricket World Cup.